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The athletics world is mourning the death of men’s marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum in a car accident in Kenya. Kiptum and Rwandan coach Garve Hakizimana were killed in a collision in Kaptagat district. Abbott World Marathon Majors This was confirmed by Elgeyo Marakwet Police.
Kiptam has burst into the marathon world over the past two years, winning the 2023 London Marathon and surprising the running world in October by breaking compatriot Eliud Kipchoge’s world record at the Chicago Marathon in 2:00:35. . Kiptum has set his sights on the Rotterdam Marathon next April, with hopes of breaking the two-hour barrier for the first time in an official race, following Kipchoge’s unofficial completion time of 1:59:40.2 in Vienna in 2019. Excitement was building.
World Athletics President Seb Coe leads memorial activities for Kiptam – Follow the latest news and reactions to the tragic news below:
Kevin Kiptum passes away – latest tributes and reactions
“Athletics Kenya is deeply saddened to announce the passing of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and Rwandan coach Garve Hakizimana,” Kenya Athletics said in a statement.
jack rathboneFebruary 12, 2024 01:15
Kevin Kiptum passes away – legendary Kenyan runner David Rudisha reacts
Rudisha said: “I am shocked and very saddened to learn of the death of Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.
“My condolences to his family, friends, sporting community and Kenya as a whole. This is a great loss.”
jack rathboneFebruary 12, 2024 01:00
Kevin Kiptum passes away – latest tributes and reactions
The London Marathon paid tribute to its 2023 men’s champion in a statement.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakijimana,” the statement said.
“The thoughts of everyone who took part in the TCS London Marathon are with the families and friends of Kelvin and Gervais.”
jack rathboneFebruary 12, 2024 00:50
Kevin Kiptum passes away – latest tributes and reactions
The London Marathon and Abbott World Marathon Majors, which organizes the iconic 42.2-mile race in Berlin, Boston, New York, Tokyo and Chicago, paid tribute to Kiptum.
“The entire Abbott World Marathon Majors family is shocked by the news of the passing of men’s series champion and world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana,” the statement read.
“All our thoughts are with their family and friends at this time.”
jack rathboneFebruary 12, 2024 00:40
Kevin Kiptum’s Death – Latest Information
Kelvin Kiptum’s next race is scheduled for April 14th in Rotterdam, and was expected to be his first serious attempt to break the two-hour barrier in an official race.
Earlier this month, Kiptum announced a brand deal with smartwatch brand Amazfit. Kiptam did not attend the brand’s event for the launch in Paris.
jack rathboneFebruary 12, 2024 00:10
Seb Coe pays tribute to ‘incredible athlete who left behind an incredible legacy’
World Athletics President Seb Coe paid tribute to Kiptum, saying: “We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the devastating passing of Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakijimana. is.
“On behalf of all of World Athletics, I would like to express our deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates and the people of Kenya.
“It was only earlier this week in Chicago, where Kelvin set his incredible marathon world record, that I was able to officially recognize his historic record. An incredible athlete. He left an incredible legacy and we will miss him greatly.”
jack rathboneFebruary 11, 2024 23:45
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in car accident
Men’s marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum has died at the age of 24 in a traffic accident in Kenya.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening in the Kaptagat area along Elgeyo Marakwet Road.
jack rathboneFebruary 11, 2024 23:43